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Entangled Whale sighted in Unalaska Bay

Melissa Good

Attention mariners: Please keep a sharp lookout for an entangled humpback whale last seen in Unalaska Bay. Do not approach closely or attempt to free it. If you sight this animal or any marine mammal in distress, maintain 100 yards distance and please call the NOAA Fisheries' 24/7 response Hotline at  877- 925-7773. If unable to call, please radio the U.S. Coast Guard on VHF CH. 16 and they will relay the report. For more information, contact Melissa Good 581-1876 or melissa.good@alaska.edu

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